Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung SL102
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Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 608g - 127 x 91 x 117mm
- Introduced September 2018
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F) lens
- 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009
- Additionally Known as ES55

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung SL102 Overview
Here is a extended overview of the Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung SL102, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and SL102 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX70 HS was announced 9 years later than the SL102 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX70 HS scores versus the SL102 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung SL102 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Samsung SL102. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Samsung SL102 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Samsung SL102
SX70 HS | SL102 | |||
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Introduced | September 2018 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 119 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Canon SX70 HS
SL102 | SX70 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Samsung SL102
SX70 HS | SL102 | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX70 HS comes with physical dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Samsung SL102 has dimensions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung SL102 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX70 HS and the SL102.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX70 HS and SL102 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX70 HS and SL102.
To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX70 HS to render extra detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent SX70 HS will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung SL102 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS | Samsung SL102 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX70 HS | Samsung SL102 |
Also called | - | ES55 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2018-09-20 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 8 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 21-1365mm (65.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | - |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Display resolution | 922k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow sync, off | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 608 grams (1.34 lb) | 116 grams (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") | 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 325 photos | - |
Style of battery | Built-in | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $550 | $130 |